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July 04, 2009

Grant will assist region

Gov. Bob Riley has awarded $884,478 to the Organized Community Action Program Inc. which serves Barbour County and several other area counties to help low-income residents cut their utility bills by making their homes more energy efficient.


July 03, 2009

Abbeville man faces drug charge

An Abbeville man was arrested Monday in connection with a recent drug sweep by the Eufaula Police Department.


July 02, 2009

Boating safety essential this July 4th
Boating safety essential this July 4th

There are some things that don’t mix - like alcohol and water.

Fund for Nathaniel Turner’s family established at Compass Bank

Nathaniel Turner died last weekend in a Masschusetts hospital after allegedly being beaten to death by his father.


July 01, 2009

Carnegie Library will host magician

Eufaula Carnegie Library will host magician and puppeteer Tommy Johns July 13, at 4 p.m. He will present a magic workshop for youth ages 12-18.


June 30, 2009

Sheriff: video contradicts allegations in lawsuit

Barbour County Sheriff Leroy Upshaw sent out a press release on Tuesday afternoon commenting on the lawsuit pending against Chief Deputy Ronnie Benefield, saying that the accusations alleged against Benefield and various deputies are completely false.

Video: Michael Jackson visits Eufaula

In 2003, Fox aired the show “Michael Jackson’s Private Home Videos” which included footage of when Jackson and his family visited Eufaula.

Bottle used in assault

A 15-year-old juvenile reported that he was assaulted Thursday.

Eufaulian travels via boat through England, Wales
Eufaulian travels via boat through England, Wales

When floating high above the mountains, one would expect to ride a ski lift or maybe a gondola lift - but probably not a boat.


June 26, 2009

Judge: Chief deputy must stay away from daughter

Barbour County Sheriff Leroy Upshaw and Chief Deputy Ronnie Benefield have been ordered by a federal judge to stay away from Benefield’s daughter and her boyfriend after an alleged racially motivated assault against the boyfriend, according to an Associated Press story.

Share your Michael Jackson memories
Share your Michael Jackson memories

Did you try to copy the Moonwalk? Did you ever meet Michael Jackson when he visited Eufaula? Share your memories of Michael Jackson with us - whether you met him, listened to his music or didn’t understand him.

Clio man dead in Skipperville abducted killer
Clio man dead in Skipperville abducted killer

Authorities said 32-year-old Trent Clark died from a gunshot wound to his back after incidents that started in Ozark, continued on in Clio, and ended up in Skipperville near Beaver Pond, which is on Private Road 1325, off state Highway 105.

He has no voice, but still speaks
He has no voice, but still speaks

Jimmy McGilvary hastily scrawls a message on the white marker board he uses to communicate with others.

Pastor describes Turner as smart, generous child

Stories of Nathaniel Turner’s kindness were common Wednesday from those who know him.


June 25, 2009

Shorter receives grant for bathroom project

Shorter Mansion received $5,400 in grant money to help offset the cost of their planthouse/restroom conversion project, which is now completed.

Concert will benefit McGilvary family
Concert will benefit McGilvary family

On July 11, a concert will be held at Lake City Baptist to benefit the Jimmy McGilvary family and defray medical expenses for Jimmy, who suffers from progressive bulbar palsy, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also known as “Lou Gehrig’s disease”.


June 24, 2009

Eufaula child ‘clinically dead’ in Massachusetts
Eufaula child ‘clinically dead’ in Massachusetts

A 7-year-old child from Eufaula is “clinically dead” in Massachusetts after he was allegedly beaten by his father, according to various media reports.

Bennett will lead James’ local campaign

Eufaulian Dr. Robert Bennett, the president and chief executive officer of Farmers Exchange Bank, will be the Barbour County Coordinator for Tim James’ gubernatorial campaign. 

Patriotic service to be held Sunday

The annual Community Patriotic Service sponsored by the Eufaula-Georgetown Ministerial Association will be held Sunday at 6 p.m.


June 23, 2009

New Angels sing in Nashville
New Angels sing in Nashville

The New Angels of Alabama recently performed at the B.B. King Showcase in Nashville.

Man hit by car in assault

A T.V. McCoo resident was reportedly assaulted Sunday morning after the victim’s ex-girlfriend allegedly hit him with her vehicle after first threatening the victim with an axe and a hammer.

Summer school’s in session

When most people think of summer, they think of youngsters enjoying a two-month vacation.


June 22, 2009

Local beauties
Local beauties

Jodi Brackin, Johna Gilmore, Cynthia Clark, Carla Robinson and Leslie Dean are pictured in this 1982 photo from the Shorter Mansion.

From trash to treasure: first steeple installed on church

Pastor B.J. Fore said that this is the first time they know of that the church has had a steeple.
The steeple itself has an interesting story behind it. It came to Eufaula all the way from Cross City, Fla., and more specifically, Central Baptist Church.
The steeple was originally installed on that church in 1978. Decades later, in 2007, the church started a building project to replace their steeple.
At the time, Fore was associate pastor of that church.

Lakepoint fireworks display July 4th

Lakepoint State Park will host its annual fireworks display July 4, beginning at 9 p.m.


June 21, 2009

Eufaula man dies in Florida wreck

A 55-year-old Eufaula man died Saturday when his 2006 Pontiac collided with another vehicle on State Road 281 in Santa Rosa County, Fla.


June 19, 2009

Beasley, Penn commended
Beasley, Penn commended

Barbour County Commissioners recently applauded the efforts of District 84 State Representative Billy Beasley and District 28 State Senator Myron Penn during the recently-completed Alabama Legislative session.

Governor to decide Quitman school board member

Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue will determine the next school board member in Quitman County.


June 18, 2009

Free concert held during Lake City Baptist VBS registration

Destined will perform on Saturday at Lake City Baptist Church during their Vacation Bible School Pre-Registration.
The concert is free and registration is from 3-5 p.m.
All are encouraged to bring their children to register for VBS, which will be held June 22-26 from 5:30-9 p.m.

Child, 8, dies in wreck

Eight-year-old Ethan Faircloth of Eufaula was killed Wednesday in an accident that occurred in Georgetown.

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